Come Down South

I got your letter
it came yesterday
but I thought it better
to wait a few days
to respond to your query
I was a bit wary
of what I might say

I'm doing quite well
I'm glad you are, too
No, my book never did sell
but what can you do
Do you think you'll marry
this fellow named Harry
and what does he do

Yes, it has been a while
So tell me what's new
Reunions aren't my still
was it fun for you
Yes, I left school behind
with the yearbooks I signed
but I think of you, too

New Orleans is fine
and yes I still write
Thanks for dropping a line
hope your Christmas is white
Though I'd love to see you dear
I won't be there for New Year's
I can't get a flight

Yes, you could stay here
if you do come down
We'll share Christmas cheer
and I'll show you the town
It would be my pleasure
and I would treasure
your just being around

Oh, just one more thing
before I sign my name
About our last fling
yes I do feel the same
Come down south and we'll see
if we were meant to be
Signed, Your Old Flame